How much does a cnc operator make in Australia?
A$116,400a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$9,699 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$7,363
- Equals
- $79,970
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $81,370 |
| 2. Australia | $79,970 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $79,480 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $143 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal workerA$45,920
- WelderA$84,980
- MetalworkerA$74,960
- Steel erectorA$107,200
- RiggerA$105,600
- Auto mechanicA$63,180
- Aircraft technicianA$95,460
- Machine oilerA$116,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cnc operator make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$9,699 a month, A$116,400 a year.
Which country pays a cnc operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $79,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cnc operator make more in Australia or in United States?
In Australia: $79,970 a year against $52,600 in United States, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a cnc operator or a metal worker?
A cnc operator: A$116,400 a year against A$45,920 for a metal worker, 2.5 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate